PRE WEDDING SHOOTS

WHAT ARE PRE WEDDING SHOOTS?

A pre wedding shoot is a photoshoot that you have before your wedding day, in your regular clothes in a location of your choice.

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I’ve experienced a fair few arguments during wedding portraits. Yes people dread them, usually blokes, but a pre shoot will take that fear factor out of having your photos done on the day. Some people don’t want them, others do. It’s important to feel comfortable in front of the camera and waiting until your wedding day to do that can be a risk. I didn’t have a pre shoot with my photographer, mainly because I was too tight to stump up the additional £500. I had more useless crap to buy! I wish I had now because I was unprepared.

A pre shoot is there for two reasons, for you to experience having your photo taken by me and obviously see the end edited result and also how you look when you have your photo taken by a professional photographer. Sounds stupid right? no… we are so used to a selfie these days and for me to understand how you are in front of the camera. Some people are shy, some know how to work it. I will never force a couple to do uncomfortable things if they are not keen, but for me to understand what those boundaries are, I need to find out for myself.

WHAT TO WEAR

First and foremost, something comfy. I will most likely have you walking or flinging each other over shoulders and running around a park. Wear something that you feel confident in, there's nothing worse ladies than fiddling with bras and waistbands and blokes grabbing their crotches because tuther half bought him special pants. Wear clothes that compliment each other, nothing too bright, or patterned and branded - bluergh, you ain't modelling for JD Sports guys! Ladies, I always advise you to get your make- up trial done on the morning of your pre shoot, so that you have a better idea of what your photos will come out like. How you look in the mirror and how the final photographs look are two very different things. A combination of lighting, editing techniques and angles will change your appearance. If you’re worried about rain then click here

WHERE TO GO

I am pretty busy and so do struggle to be at the beck and call of couples however with enough notice I can batch plan photo shoots so that I can try and be in the desired location. I have a small human attached to me most days and would really appreciate it if you could make your way up to The Lake District, however I do travel to Lincolnshire a few times a year so can liaise with you on this to try and fit you in. Obviously destination weddings are going to be difficult, I won’t say no to a free holiday but I suggest we arrange something in the UK for ease.

HOW TO USE YOUR IMAGES

Many of my couples print a few of their images and either use them for invitations if they have it early enough, signing frames, table plans and decor. You’ll get an online gallery with as many images as I can squeeze in for you to use as you wish. Simply download them for free via the Pic Time Link and print from your phone or download to your desktop/tablet and save to a USB and print. It’s pretty simple.

People often say that my photographs look natural, which is good, I would hate you to look at your photographs and think “that’s lovely, but the photographer told me to do it, it simply isn't us.” There are a few examples of posing in the photos above.

BOOKING YOUR PRE SHOOT

Ideally book your pre shoot between January and April, or November - December. I don’t do pre wedding shoots in the middle of year due to the sheer amount of weddings I have.

My pre shoots are £350 or £300 if you travel to The Lake District.